BOC Meeting 5-11-2026

The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 11, 2026, where they addressed several procurement and budget-related matters. The board approved financial reports showing a surplus and ratified grant awards totaling approximately $86,000 for domestic violence and handgun prevention programs. They approved a contract with Kill Well Group for inmate food services and authorized the purchase of four new radios for sheriff's office vehicles using 2024 SPLOST funds, totaling $28,214. Additionally, the board ratified a contract with Murray County for shared District Attorney staff costs and approved the surplus and auction of a county vehicle. The meeting also included approval of alcohol beverage permits for two companies and discussion of capital improvement projects, including the ongoing construction of a new Westside Community Center funded by the 2024 SPLOST. Public comments focused on community concerns about industrial odors and zoning transparency, but no direct procurement actions resulted from these comments. The board passed an ordinance regulating outdoor burning and approved several annexations and rezoning requests. Overall, the meeting involved routine procurement approvals, budget oversight, and community engagement on environmental and development issues.